How to Prevent Eating Disorder

• Discourage the idea that a particular diet, weight, or body size will lead to happiness
• Avoid categorizing foods as good/safe VS bad/dangerous
• don't judge someone on the basis of body weight or shape
• Avoid conveying an attitude that says, "I will like you better if you lose weight, or don't eat so much, etc."
• Be a model of healthy self-esteem and body image.
• Choose to talk about yourself with respect and appreciation
• Choose to value yourself based on your goals, accomplishments, talents and character
• Avoid letting the way you feel about your body weight and shape determine the course of your day
• support eating disorders organizations (National Eating Disorders Association)